Whitcomb v. National Exchange Bank
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Appeal from (lie Superior Court of Baltimore City. (.Bond, J.) The facts are stated in the opinion of the Court.
1Opinion of the CourtUrner, J.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, forming Article 13 of the Code of Public General laws, provides by Section 141 as follows: “The holder may expressly renounce his rights against any party to the instrument, before, at, or after its maturity. An absolute and unconditional renunciation of his rights against the principal debtor made at or after the maturity of the instrument discharges the instrument. But a renunciation ■ does not affect the rights of a holder in due course without notice. A renunciation must he in writing, unless the instrument is delivered up to the person primarily liable…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Vanderford v. Farmers' & Mechanics' National BankCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1907
- Pitt v. LittleWashington Supreme Court · 1910
- Baldwin v. DalyWashington Supreme Court · 1906
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- Jones v. WettlinWyoming Supreme Court · 1928
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